Isole e Olena

Der rubinrote Chianti Classico von Isole e Olena besticht mit seiner Sortentreue und dem konsequenten Stil des Hauses. Er präsentiert sich mit fruchtig vollem Bouquet und einem frischen, weichen und sehr ausgewogenen Geschmack, im Abgang kühl und von schöner Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Feine, delikate Duftigkeit, dicht und tief, sehr klassischer Ansatz im Geruch. Elegante Struktur im Mund, mit feinem, süssem Extrakt, delikater Säure und vielschichtiger Gerbstoffwürze. Ein ausgewogener, dichter und charaktervoller Chianti Classico mit Stil und Rasse. Ansprechende Süsse im Rückaroma, sehr klar und finessenreich." Weinwisser

"Lustrous mid crimson. Subdued, fine and promising nose. Vibrant palate that is still a little closed and with fine, polished tannins. Elegant and long." Jancis Robinson

"A dark expression of black currant, blackberry, iron and tar flavors renders this red slightly ominous, showing ripeness and harmony. Vibrant, ending with good grip." Wine Spectator

"The 2015 Chianti Classico is a bright and convincing wine from Barberino Val d'Elsa, one of the main comuni in the greater Chianti Classico appellation. This is a smooth and silky Sangiovese that glides clean over the palate with strength and intensity. Bright cherry, blueberry and herbal accents with wild sage and rosemary characterize the finish. Like many other wines from the 2015 vintage, there is an evident touch of cherry sweetness on the close." Robert Parker

"Aromas of blueberries, blackberries and burnt orange follow through to a full body with round yet firm tannins. A lovely, pure finish. Shows focus and finesse." James Suckling

"A wine of grace and stature, the 2007 Vin Santo is gorgeous. There is plenty of texture and plushness that is typical of the year, and yet the wine has more than enough acidity to play off the caramel, burnt sugar, dried cherry and floral notes. The wine's midweight, understated style belies the >200 grams of residual sugar." VINOUS

"A blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano. The grapes are dried before being pressed, then sealed in barrels for nine years. Paolo de Marchi calls it lazy winemaking and admitted, ‘the blending process is actually the most challenging part as each barrel is different, and after tasting 10 barrels, palate fatigue kicks in’. The result is a very elegant and pure Vin Santo which displays notes of candied fruit, honey and sweet spice. The balance between sweetness and acidity keeps the wine light, vivid and refreshing, and it has a smoky edge on the finish. This is a great Vin Santo, and although it has more than 200g/l of residual sugar it’s surprisingly light, refreshing and easy drinking." Decanter

"The 2007 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (375-milliliters) aims high in terms of residual sugar (at 215 grams per liter), but you'd hardly know. This dessert wine shows great integration with sweet notes of candied fruit, honey, caramel and almond marzipan. There are floral notes as well with jasmine and honeysuckle, but you also get dusty mineral tones and some herbal notes tucked in at the back. This is a medium-bodied wine with enough balanced acidity to keep it light, tonic and refreshing. As always, Isole e Olena produces one of the most elegant and ethereal Vin Santos in Chianti Classico." Robert Parker

Der rubinrote Chianti Classico von Isole e Olena besticht mit seiner Sortentreue und dem konsequenten Stil des Hauses. Er präsentiert sich mit fruchtig vollem Bouquet und einem frischen, weichen und sehr ausgewogenen Geschmack, im Abgang kühl und von schöner Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Feine, delikate Duftigkeit, dicht und tief, sehr klassischer Ansatz im Geruch. Elegante Struktur im Mund, mit feinem, süssem Extrakt, delikater Säure und vielschichtiger Gerbstoffwürze. Ein ausgewogener, dichter und charaktervoller Chianti Classico mit Stil und Rasse. Ansprechende Süsse im Rückaroma, sehr klar und finessenreich." Weinwisser

"Lustrous mid crimson. Subdued, fine and promising nose. Vibrant palate that is still a little closed and with fine, polished tannins. Elegant and long." Jancis Robinson

"A dark expression of black currant, blackberry, iron and tar flavors renders this red slightly ominous, showing ripeness and harmony. Vibrant, ending with good grip." Wine Spectator

"The 2015 Chianti Classico is a bright and convincing wine from Barberino Val d'Elsa, one of the main comuni in the greater Chianti Classico appellation. This is a smooth and silky Sangiovese that glides clean over the palate with strength and intensity. Bright cherry, blueberry and herbal accents with wild sage and rosemary characterize the finish. Like many other wines from the 2015 vintage, there is an evident touch of cherry sweetness on the close." Robert Parker

"Aromas of blueberries, blackberries and burnt orange follow through to a full body with round yet firm tannins. A lovely, pure finish. Shows focus and finesse." James Suckling

Toller Syrah mit außerordentlich vielschichtigen Aromen wie Cassis, Praline, exotische Gewürze, schwarzer Tee und Nelke. Am Gaumen sehr dicht, sauber strukturiert, köstlich nach reifen schwarzen Früchten und mit erdigen Noten. Samtige Tannine und ein langer harmonischer Eindruck bilden das beeindruckende Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Syrah loves a warm vintage, and that's exactly what it gets here. The 2015 Syrah Collezione Privata is a full and generous expression that opens to dark fruit aromas backed by bitter chocolate, spice and smoked bacon. You can identify that Tuscan signature here, thanks to the chalky mineral notes that give this wine so much definition and focus. You do feel some ripeness here with jammy fruit favors followed by sweet tobacco and tar. The wine is rich and succulent in terms of mouthfeel. Some 5,000 wines were produced." Robert Parker

"A very animated syrah that opens with notes of crushed stones, soaked blueberries, fresh herbs, licorice, charcoal and citrus. Full-bodied and intense, but the freshness is undeniable as firm tannins intermingle with vibrant acidity. Primary fruit is quite predominant now, so give this time." James Suckling

"The 2015 Syrah is a total stunner. Bright, polished and impeccably nuanced, the 2015 is all class. Here, too, the purity of the flavors is simply remarkable. Today, the 2015 is quite primary and in need of at least several years in bottle to be at its very best, and yet all the ingredients are there for that to happen. A touch of whole clusters and drops of Viognier add an attractive floral upper register. Stated simply, the Syrah is a wine of precision and class. Only Paolo De Marchi can make Syrah of this level in Tuscany." VINOUS

Blumige Aromen vermischt mit toastigen Noten in der Nase, ausgewogen und mit mineralischer Frische am Gaumen. Ein sehr rarer, bemerkenswerter, toskanischer Chardonnay. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Chardonnay is rich, unctuous and creamy, with all of the intensity of the vintage on display. Dried flowers, marzipan, lemon confit and pastry give the 2017 much of its extroverted, rich personality. Tropical notes develop later, adding an exotic flair. Dehydration on the vine and tiny juice yields produced an unusually lush, flamboyant Chardonnay." Vinous

Nur wenige tausend Flaschen gibt es von dieser Privatkollektion. Eindrucksvoll, dynamisch und strahlend. Aromen von dunklen Beeren, Gewürznelken, Menthol, Teer, Lakritz, Kräutern und gegrilltem Fleisch, die Holztöne sehr zurückhaltend. ( SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas and flavors of blackcurrants and dried flowers follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish." James Suckling

"This wine was not produced in 2012 because of the heat, nor was it produced in 2009 because of hail. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata shows a level of focused definition that comes from a cooler vintage. The bouquet offers sour cherry, blackberry, blue flower and forest floor. Grilled herb and spice appear at the back. The wine reveals a slightly nervous personality with tight tannins. Give it another few years of bottle aging." Robert Parker

"The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata is superb. A delicate, nuanced wine in this vintage, the Cabernet Sauvignon speaks in hushed tones. Silky tannins and highly expressive aromatics add to an impression of total finesse. In many vintages, the Cabernet can be quite big, but not in 2013. This is a brilliant showing from Isole and proprietor Paolo De Marchi." VINOUS

Strahlend rubinrote Tönung und ein sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe, offering black cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, this red is harmonious and lush. Shows accents of earth, mineral and tobacco, and the tannins meld together nicely. Finishes with a touch of sweet spice." Wine Spectator

"The 2015 Cepparello is not immediately accessible. Indeed, the wine took some time to open, and I kept going back to my sample bottle throughout the afternoon at different intervals to check on its progress. There is no doubting the enormous potential of its aging trajectory nor the considerable depth of fruit in its current youthful state. However, all those aromatic elements of fruit, spice, tar, tobacco and grilled herb still need to find harmony before they sing in chorus. The mouthfeel is chiseled and tight, and this is where you really sense the potential of its longevity." Robert Parker

"The 2015 Cepparello is pliant and racy, with lovely floral top notes to match its gracious personality. There is good depth to the dark red/purplish fruit, while silky tannins give the wine plenty of immediacy. Time in the glass brings out attractive rose petal and lavender notes to round things out." VINOUS

"Shows lots of black cherries, cranberry tea, caramelized orange peel, roasted herbs and citrus peel. Full-bodied with ripe and quite round tannins that frame layers of cherries. Bright and fresh, yet rich and long at the same time. The sangiovese character really springs out of the glass." James Suckling

Strahlend rubinrote Tönung und ein sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe, offering black cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, this red is harmonious and lush. Shows accents of earth, mineral and tobacco, and the tannins meld together nicely. Finishes with a touch of sweet spice." Wine Spectator

"The 2015 Cepparello is not immediately accessible. Indeed, the wine took some time to open, and I kept going back to my sample bottle throughout the afternoon at different intervals to check on its progress. There is no doubting the enormous potential of its aging trajectory nor the considerable depth of fruit in its current youthful state. However, all those aromatic elements of fruit, spice, tar, tobacco and grilled herb still need to find harmony before they sing in chorus. The mouthfeel is chiseled and tight, and this is where you really sense the potential of its longevity." Robert Parker

"The 2015 Cepparello is pliant and racy, with lovely floral top notes to match its gracious personality. There is good depth to the dark red/purplish fruit, while silky tannins give the wine plenty of immediacy. Time in the glass brings out attractive rose petal and lavender notes to round things out." VINOUS

"Shows lots of black cherries, cranberry tea, caramelized orange peel, roasted herbs and citrus peel. Full-bodied with ripe and quite round tannins that frame layers of cherries. Bright and fresh, yet rich and long at the same time. The sangiovese character really springs out of the glass." James Suckling